Outreach/Service

I strongly believe that science is not just for scientists. What scientists investigate is only valuable if the greater community is involved and understands the significance. I have been involved in many outreach efforts over the years.

Vice-Chair of Ecological Society of America Early Career Ecologist Section

Last year I joined the great officers of the ESA Early Career Ecologists Section dedicated to promoting professional development for ecologists. I am currently organizing a webinar series for 2018.

#ClimateChanged Blog author

I am part of a collection of authors that blog about science and plant biology. Climate Change can be hard to comprehend as it is a complex process. Periodically I write about how things in our daily lives are likely to change with Climate Change. You can find my entries here.

Skype-A-Scientist

I have had the pleasure of working with the Skype-A-Scientist organization to connect with classrooms around the world. See more information about the organization here. One of the teachers from Missouri compiled a wonderful video about the experience.

MSU Science Festival

Biology on Tap: Lansing, Michigan

I have given two public talks at The Loft in downtown Lansing on Wildfires of California and how people have moved plant species around the world.

SciPub: Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

Presenting to the local community about wildfires and plant adaptation in Southern California. I have also given a talk in Santa Barbara about invasive plants of California

ScienceLine: Science outreach to K-12 schools

This question-based organization receives science questions from students of all ages and from around the world. Through this program I visited a local elementary school and examined smelly plants with 1st graders.

SciTrek Outreach Program

7th & 8th Grade Chemistry experimental design. We visited middle school classrooms and guided students through the scientific method.